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Chronic Disease Self Management

weCHC offers a variety of workshops to help clients in Windsor, Essex County and Chatham-Kent learn how to manage their health conditions on their own. These courses are offered virtually and in-person. You can browse through a full catalogue of courses online or visit our Community Calendar to find upcoming classes.

1.    Master Your Health

A series of group workshops offered once a week for 6 weeks. Clients will work to improve their mental and physical wellness, improving their quality of life and reducing hospitalizations. Workshop series include: 

  • Chronic Conditions (French available!)
  • Chronic Pain (French available!)
  • Diabetes

2.    Powerful Tools for Caregivers

A 6-week series of 1.5 hour interactive group workshops that help caregivers learn to care for themselves while they care for others.  Caregivers learn how to reduce stress, take care of themselves, and increase their ability to make tough decisions.

3.     Diabetes, Healthy Feet & You

A 2.5 hour interactive workshop providing support and education on foot care. Participants learn how diabetes affects their feet, identify any foot concerns and learn how to care for their feet daily.

4.    Getting the Most from your Healthcare Appointment

A 1.5 hour interactive workshop focusing on what to do before, during and after an appointment and use action planning to improve health.  This workshop helps clients develop skills to communicate more effectively with their healthcare team.